Scope of Practice and Supervision Requirements Flashcards
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A QMAP is caring for a resident who requires an injectable insulin dose. Which statement is correct?
Answer: In most states, injections are outside the QMAP scope of practice and must be given by a licensed nurse
Injectable medications are generally outside the QMAP scope of practice in most states and must be administered by a licensed nurse.
What does the phrase 'working within your scope of practice' mean for a QMAP?
Answer: Performing only the medication administration tasks for which you are trained, authorized, and certified
Working within scope of practice means performing only those tasks for which you hold proper training, certification, and authorization.
If a QMAP witnesses another staff member administer a medication incorrectly, what is the appropriate response?
Answer: Report the incident to the supervising nurse and document observations according to facility policy
Witnessing a medication error or improper administration requires reporting to the supervising nurse and documenting per facility policy to protect resident safety.
When is a QMAP permitted to prepare and administer a medication that another staff member has already drawn up or poured?
Answer: Generally never — QMAPs should only administer medications they personally prepared and verified
QMAPs should only administer medications they personally prepared and verified to prevent errors from unlabeled or incorrectly prepared doses.
A QMAP's certification lapses. What is the implication for their medication administration duties?
Answer: They are no longer authorized to administer medications and must stop until recertified
An expired QMAP certification means the individual is no longer legally authorized to administer medications and must stop until recertified.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between a QMAP and the facility's licensed nursing staff?
Answer: QMAPs work under the supervision of licensed nurses, who provide clinical oversight and guidance
QMAPs operate under the clinical supervision of licensed nurses, who are responsible for oversight of medication administration activities.